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Marriage Lines. Image shows from L to R: George Starling (Richard Briers), Kate Starling (Prunella Scales). Copyright: BBC
Marriage Lines

Marriage Lines

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1963 - 1966
  • 43 episodes (5 series)

The pitfalls of marriage as witnessed by George and Kate Starling. From early difficulties to baby difficulties. Stars Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Edward de Souza, Ronald Hines and Christine Finn

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Series 5, Episode 7 - And Then There Were Five

There's double trouble for Kate; firstly she falls out with George and then her baby threatens to arrive, and she is rushed off to hospital.

Notes

Repeated on BBC 2 at 11:10pm, Mar 26th, 1967

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd June 1966
Time
7:30pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Richard Briers George Starling
Prunella Scales Kate Starling
Guest cast
John Le Mesurier Mr. Hopkins
Barbara Ogilvie Mrs. Hopkins
Wendy Williams Nurse
Sidonie Bond Guest
Bob Hornery (as Robert Hornery) Guest
Michael Spice Guest
Writing team
Richard Waring Writer
Production team
Robin Nash Director
Robin Nash Producer
Austin Ruddy Production Designer
Dennis Wilson Composer

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